Strong's Hebrew Concordance

H4986: מֶתֶק

metheq · pronounced meh'-thek · “sweetness”

Definition

figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse)

KJV translates it as: sweetness.

Word origin: from H4985 (מָתַק);

Extended definition

sweetness

Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).

How H4986 is translated

  • sweetness of ×1
  • the sweetness of ×1

Bible verses with H4986 (metheq)

Metheq appears in 2 verses.

  • Proverbs 16:21

    The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Proverbs 27:9

    Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.